Robotics

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off today, Monday, June 9 at Apple Park, but the full conference runs through June 13. The event will feature the new software generation for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple TV — and, of course, Apple Intelligence.Also: iOS 26 isn’t just about a new name and Solarium – here’s what else is comingThis developer conference also marks one year since the company entered the AI space with the announcement of Apple Intelligence.As a result, all eyes are on Apple and its much-awaited updates on the progress of the AI platform, such as when the upgraded Siri update will be rolled out to devices, and what new features will be coming next. How to watch WWDC 2025 More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETFew things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it’s stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don’t give up on it just yet.Also: Slow Roku TV? This 30-second fix made my system run like new againLike phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. There are simple ways to clear up this hidden clutter and get your Roku TV behaving like its normal, healthy self.Also: I changed 10 settings on my Fire TV to instantly improve the performanceHere are a few methods to clear your Roku’s cache, improve its speed, and make shows play smoothly again.1. Start by unplugging it More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Epos Adapt E1 earbuds are on sale now for $166 at Amazon. Designed for the office, the Adapt E1 come with a host of features tailored for videoconferencing, as well as great battery life. The mic quality is variable and I found myself wishing some calls were louder. more buying […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Raycon Everyday wireless earbuds can be had for just $80. They’re comfortable enough for all-day wear and have great battery life. You’ll just have to settle with the cheaper hardware and materials. –> I bought my pair of Raycon Everyday<!–> wireless earbuds during a Black Friday deal last November. Normally, […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy E15 Robot Mower for yards up to 0.2 acres is available for $1,800, while the Eufy E18 covers up to 0.3 acres and costs $2,000 This robot mower uses visual recognition, AI algorithms, and 3D sensors to distinguish the boundaries of a lawn and avoid obstacles in real time […] More

photo_Pawel/Getty Images I’ve been around technology long enough that very little excites me, and even less surprises me. But shortly after OpenAI’s ChatGPT was released, I asked it to write a WordPress plugin for my wife’s e-commerce site. When it did, and the plugin worked, I was indeed surprised. That was the beginning of my deep exploration into […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Murena Tablet is available starting at $549 for the 128GB version. This de-Googled Pixel Tablet runs on /e/OS, a custom version of Android 13 that removes all default Google services, trackers, and bloatware Getting a de-Googled Murena Tablet comes at a premium with no speaker dock, for $549, while the […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Plugable’s 10-Port USB-C Charging Station is available now for $98. This beast of a charger turns one USB-C port into ten, with up to 100W in each port and priority charging from left to right. This is just a charging device, as there’s no data transfer here. more buying choices If […] More